PAOLA CABELLO
ARCHITECTURAL PORTFOLIO
ABOUT ME
My name is Paola Cabello and I am an Architecture student at FIU graduating with my Master’s Degree in Spring 2023. I am a Hispanic-American that is passionate about the arts and have plans to open a firm in residential homes and real-estate when I gain my architecture license. Most of my works derive from the natural world and sustainable practices, and I can’t wait to incorporate more functional and contemporary designs to our developing society.
CONTACT INFO
Work E-mail: pcabe004@fiu.edu
Personal E-mail: pcabe004@gmail.com
Phone Number: (305) 910 - 7744
SOFTWARES KNOWN
SKILLS
PHOTOGRAPHY
SITE RESEARCH/ ANALYSIS
MODEL MAKING
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
LANGUAGES
WORK EXPERIENCE/ACTIVITIES
2015-2020
OFFICE ASSISTANT/CLASS INSTRUCTOR - AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL DRIVING AND TRAFFIC SCHOOL
2018
EDUCATION& AWARDS
2020
ENGLISH SPANISH
DREAM IN GREEN CHALLENGE COMPETITION - FIRST PLACE WINNER
2022
ARCHITECTURE IN BARCELONA - BARCELONA, SPAIN STUDY ABROAD
2018 - 2023
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY - MASTERS IN ARCHITECTURE
OFFICE AID/ASSISTANT - CORAL REEF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
2016 & 2020
LEARNING CENTER & HIGH SCHOOL
EDUCATOR/MENTOR VOLUNTEER - MINI DAYCARE
LEARNING CENTER & CORAL REEF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
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SNOWDEN DAM RESERVE HOUSE
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SNOWDEN DAM ARTIST HOUSE
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SNOWDEN DAM MARKETPLACE
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MIAMI ARTIST STUDIO APARTMENTS
Snowden’s Dam is an abandoned site neighboring the Deering Estate, which is known for its rich Miami History and thriving ecosystems. It is premeditated that several species will cease to exist due to a collapse in the food chain as an after-effect of sea-level rise. This project utilizes design methods to sustain all walks of life, thus eliminating the gap between humans and nature. The structure welcomes all species from the air, land, and sea to live in a controlled ecosystem to regulate the food chain. The structure repuposes the dam for structural stability while inviting other organisms with its static coral design.
SNOWDEN DAM RESERVE HOUSE DESIGN 8 STUDIO |SNOWDEN DAM RESERVE HOUSE| 3
m rise m rise Flood Zones 95% of Homes Unprepared Rainfall Palmetto Bay v. USA Precipitation Palmetto Bay v. USA PB: 58.1 in USA: 38.1 in PB: 129.9 days USA: 106.2 days USA Palmetto Bay $4M $7.7M This Year Last 30 years History of Flood Expenses in USD ($) Miami Ft. Lauderdale West Palm Beach Florida State Palmetto Bay Temperature in Degrees (F) 57.3° 57.6° 48.9° 20 40 60 80 100 0 89° 90° 91° January Low Temp. July High Temp. Comfortable Warm Hot Cool Cold JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 100 % 90 % 80 % 70 % 60 % 50 % 40 % 30 % 20 % 10 % % Growing Season |SNOWDEN DAM RESERVE HOUSE| 4 EXISTING SITE ECOLOGIES & ECOSYSTEMS EXISTING SITE CLIMATE & SEA LEVEL RISE RISKS
True Mussels Apple Snails
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Limpkins Competing Avifauna
The Artist House is a project existing within Snowden’s Dam that was designed to encourage private nesting for endangered bird species while simultaneously allowing the resident to observe and study them without causing a disturbance. The artist house encourages the ideal of all beings coexisting within a shared space as all species thrive in unison. The target audience mainly consists of artists and researchers seeking the opportunity to observe various Miami bird species in comfortable and sustainable spaces. It does so by using local wood to immitate bird woven nests for natural light pollution and to ease the integration of the local avifauna.
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SNOWDEN DAM ARTIST HOUSE
7 |SNOWDEN DAM ARTIST HOUSE| FLOOR PLANS AND SECTIONS
Chinampas Fertilized Soil Crops Marsh Terrain Apple Snails People True Mussels Limpkin CHINAMPA & ECOSYSTEM CYCLE People Chinampas Observation Pavilion School Residential Homes HUMAN & SITE INTERACTION |SNOWDEN DAM ARTIST HOUSE| 8 DETAILED WALL SECTION & SITE FUNCTION DIAGRAM
This marketplace proposal is the largest spanning project on Snowden’s Dam. It utilizes the surrounding resources to provide for the community. For instance, the chinampas on site provide nourishment for residing species and produce for locals. This project could educate the nearby schools of how the ecosystem and the food market are connected. It would also provide financial support to fund site maintainance expenses. Its shape and organic structure is meant to immitate the river’s movements while providing shade with local wood. Connecting structures encourage program expansion, wildlife interaction, and flood prevention.
DESIGN 8 STUDIO 9 |SNOWDEN DAM MARKETPLACE|
SNOWDEN DAM MARKETPLACE
10 |SNOWDEN DAM MARKETPLACE| RENDERED SECTIONS AND PERSPECTIVES
This project coincides with the FIU Study Abroad Program to Barcelona, Spain. The site is located at a local beach where the water pollution levels heavily shift when entering the city. This project is designed to provide marine biologists and students with research opportunities to study the nearby waters. The rigid heat resistant steel is meant to juxtapose the organic textures and forms of the water and sand. The project utilizes openings and louver sytems to regulate solar heat gain and encourage wind ventilation.
BARCELONA MARINE RESEARCH CENTER INTEGRATED BUILDING SYSTEMS STUDIO 11 |BARCELONA MARINE RESEARCH CENTER|
GROUND FLOOR - ENTRANCE & VERTICAL TRAVEL
LEVEL 1 - PUBLIC LOBBY
LEVEL 2 - PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
ROOF LEVEL - SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS AND SKYLIGHTS
LEVEL 3 - COMMUNITY MARINE LABS & AQUARIUM
LEVEL 4 - POLUTION LABS & MEETING SPACES
LEVEL 5 - OUTDOOR MUSEUM AND GALLERY
12 |BARCELONA MARINE RESEARCH CENTER| ROOM LEGEND ROOM LEGEND ROOM LEGEND ROOM LEGEND STAIRS & ELEVATORS STAIRS ELEVATORS STAIRS ELEVATORS AQUARIUM PUBLIC MARINE LAB PUBLIC MARINE LAB CONFERENCE ROOM SUPPLY & STORAGE LAB CLASSROOM PRIVATE MARINE LAB PRIVATE MARINE LAB AQUARIUM CONFERENCE ROOM LAB CLASSROOM PRIVATE MARINE LAB PUBLIC MARINE LAB SUPPLY & STORAGE ROOM LEGEND AUDITORIUM CONFERENCE ROOM WEATHER & CLIMATE LAB WEATHER CLIMATE LAB POLLUTION LAB POLLUTION LAB AUDITORIUM CONFERENCE ROOM POLLUTION LAB WEATHER & CLIMATE LAB BATHROOM CAFE HALLWAY INDOOR SEATING KITCHEN LOBBY OFFICE OUTDOOR SEATING RETAIL/GIFTSHOP SUPPLY & MAINT. WAITING ROOM BATHROOM CAFE INDOOR SEATING KITCHEN OFFICE OUTDOOR SEATING RETAIL/GIFTSHOP SUPPLY MAINT. WAITING ROOM CAFE HALLWAY LOBBY KITCHEN ROOM LEGEND AUDITORIUM BATHROOM CLASSROOM LAB CLASSROOM AUDITORIUM CLASSROOM AUDITORIUM BATHROOM CLASSROOM EDUCATIONAL VISUALS MUSEUM GALLERY SKYLIGHT SEATING EDUCATIONAL VISUALS MUSEUM & GALLERY SKYLIGHT SEATING FLOOR PLANS AND LABALED FUNCTIONS
13 |BARCELONA MARINE RESEARCH CENTER| RENDERED PERSPECTIVES AND SECTIONS
14 |BARCELONA MARINE RESEARCH CENTER|
Rookery Bay Reserve is located in Naples, Florida and students had the honor of working with a real client seeking an efficient design that coincides with their budget. They are expanding their site, and are looking to incorporate buildings that connects with their reserve. The site also suffered heavily from Hurricane Ian, so the client is looking to reduce future damages. Reserve management showed interest in the louver systems of a previous project, so it was incorporated within the design and overall costs were reduced.
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ROOKERY BAY CLIENT EXPANSION
SOLAR ANALYSIS: LOUVERS WIND ANALYSIS: LOUVERS
LOUVER SYSTEM SUSTAINABILITY 16 |ROOKERY BAY CLIENT EXPANSION|
SECTION A SECTION B |ROOKERY BAY CLIENT EXPANSION| 17 TEACHING FACILITY: SITE PLAN AND SECTIONS
LEVEL 1
1 2 3 4 5 6
Open Entrace Access 2. Elevator Access 3. Sliding Glass Doors 4. Stair Access 5. Dry Species Lab 6. Wet Species Lab Elevated Landforms Stilted System
GROUND LEVEL
1.
1. Classrooms
Viewpoint Balcony
Temp. Regulating Louvers
Connecting Pathway to Serpentine 1 1 2 2 3 4 Temp. Regulating Louver System Viewpoint Balcony 18 |ROOKERY BAY CLIENT EXPANSION|
2. Conference Rooms 3. Bathrooms 4.
5.
6.
LEVEL 2
ROOF LEVEL
1. Overhanged Roof Space
2. Mechanical Room
3. Solar Panels (PV)
4. Skylights
5. Outdoor Benching
6. Storage Space
Photovoltaic Systems (PV) Skylight Openings
1. Auditorium
2. Computer Lab
3. Gallery
1 3 4
4. Viewpoint Balcony
2 3 4 5 6
19 |ROOKERY BAY CLIENT EXPANSION|
SECTION A SECTION B Photovoltaic Systems (PV) Natural Shading Flood Prevention Pipeline 20 |ROOKERY BAY CLIENT EXPANSION| RESEARCH AND HOUSING FACILITY
GROUND LEVEL
1. Open Entrace Access
Sliding Door Access
LEVEL 1
1. Temp. Regulating Louvers
2. Viewpoint Balcony
3. Holding Pens for Research Animals
4. Walk-in Freezer/Specimen Storage
5. Dry Species Lab
6. Wet Species Lab
2.
3. Stair Access
4. Elevator Access
1 2 4 3 5
5. Bathrooms
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ROOF LEVEL
GROUND LEVEL
1 2 3 4 5
1. Overhanged Roof Space
2. Mechanical Room
3. Solar Panels (PV)
4. Skylights
5. Outdoor Benching
1. Open Entrace Access
2. Elevator
3. Storage
4. Laundry
5. Hallway
6. Study Area
1 3 2 4 5 6 7 |ROOKERY BAY CLIENT EXPANSION| 22
7. Stairs
LEVEL 1 1. Dining Area 2. Living Room 3. Bedroom 4. Bathroom 5. Viewpoint to Courtyard 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 |ROOKERY BAY CLIENT EXPANSION| 23
MIAMI ARTIST STUDIO APARTMENTS
With the catastrophic after-effects of the pandemic, the economy and housing market has plummeted. Many are struggling to find affordable homes. In addition to that, some are struggling to find suitable working conditions. The artist population in Miami is higher than any other city, and there are barely any residential spaces on the market that provide views and efficient studio spaces. This project provides studio lofts as well as all the necessary resources. The public workshops on the lower levels could also serve to encourage the next generation of artists to keep Miami vibrant
ART GALLERIES
CRAFT STORES
PARKS SCHOOLS WORKSHOPS
COMMUNITY BUILDINGS LIBRARIES
10 MINUTE WALK
ART GALLERIES
CRAFT STORES
PARKS SCHOOLS WORKSHOPS
COMMUNITY BUILDINGS LIBRARIES
5 MINUTE
WALK
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Studio Apartment Lofts : Lower Levels (Upstairs)
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Apartment Lofts : Lower Levels UP UP UP UP 3 15 14 13 18 11 17 10 12 16
Apartment Lofts : Lower Levels UP UP UP 3 15 14 13 18 11 7 17 10 12 16 Enclosed Resident Elevator Indoor Hallway/Pathway Outdoor Pathway Green Balcony (Public to All Residents) Public Living Spaces Bedrooms Bathrooms Glass openings/Sliding Doors Computer/Printing Lab Public Studio Spaces Public Laundry Appliances Spray Paint/Mural Art Area Circulation & Movement Studio Loft Accomodating Spaces (Living Room, Kitchen, Apartment Balcony) DN DN DN 4 5 15 14 13 18 11 7 17 10 12 16
Studio
Studio
DN DN DN 15 14 13 18 11 17 10 12 16
Studio Apartment Lofts : Lower Levels (Upstairs)
Private Studio Space Stairway/Hallway Bathrooms Storage Rooms Studio Loft (Some are shared with Bedrooms) Bedrooms FLOOR PLANS WITH LABALED PROGRAM & RENDERS
Studio Apartment Lofts : Upper Levels
Studio Apartment Lofts : Upper Levels (Upstairs)
Studio Apartment Lofts : Upper Levels (Upstairs)
|MIAMI ARTIST STUDIO APARTMENTS| 26 FLOOR PLANS WITH LABALED PROGRAM & RENDERS UP UP UP 1 15 14 13 18 11 7 8 17 10 12 16
UP 2 15 14 13 18 11 17 10 12 16
Enclosed Resident Elevator Outdoor Pathway Green Balcony (Public to All Residents) Public Living Spaces Bedrooms Bathrooms Laundry Room Circulation & Movement Studio Loft (Living Room, Kitchen, Apartment Balcony) Glass openings/Sliding Doors DN DN DN 1 15 14 13 18 11 17 10 12 16
Studio Apartment Lofts : Upper Levels
DN DN DN DN 15 14 13 18 11 17 10 12 16
Private Studio Space Stairway/Hallway Bathrooms Storage Rooms Studio Loft Bedrooms
